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Torch provides a new Catholic homily each week written specially for this web site by Dominican friars, and read by followers worldwide. Read more.
Mother of Our Salvation
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Fr Nicholas Crowe looks at human motherhood and what the Incarnate Word received
Becoming Mothers of the Word
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord | Br Andrew Brookes explains how we disciples of Jesus are to enflesh
What’s in a Name?
Fourth Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Gregory Murphy looks at the fundamental choice that confronts Joseph and each of
Greater than the Greatest Prophet
Third Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Duncan Campbell ponders how we in our time could be considered greater than
Blowin’ in the Wind
Second Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Matthew Jarvis urges us not to underestimate the Holy Spirit but to follow
Lighting Candles in the Dark
First Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Lawrence Lew looks at the Advent candle as a reminder of our baptismal
Kingly Power
Solemnity of Christ the Universal King (C) | Fr David McLean reflects on the Christ's kingship and the kingly power
Homily at the Requiem Mass of Fr John (Malachy) Clune O.P.
The Road to Emmaus: Luke 24:13–35 | Fr Robert Eccles preaches on the Friar Preacher's friendship with one another and
Never Growing Tired
Thirty-Third Sunday of the Year (C) | Fr John Farrell reflects on the divine gift of Hope and the call
New Life
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) | Fr Aelred Connelly moves to a new Dominican community and reflects on how
Where Our True Happiness Lies
Solemnity of All Saints | Fr Dominic Ryan says the saints show us that true happiness is attainable, and we
The Mystery of Evil
Thirty-First Sunday of the Year (C) | Fr Aidan Nichols considers the way in which the faith of the Church resolves